ChrisFaulkner Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 I am making a batch of Campaign Stools for Christmas Presents this year and wanted some opinions on finishing options. I have made two of these stools for myself in the past and used the recommended wax on the lathe method, but wanted something that would be tougher since I am giving these ones away. These are going to non woodworking homes and will probably be used outside quite often. What do people think about hanging them and spraying something like a polyurethane from a rattle can? Would something like a Deft lacquer be tougher? I know that there are many thousands of ways I could finish these, I am just looking for your opinions and maybe suggestions for applications methods. These are mahogany and have been sanded to 220 grit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 What type of finish are you going for? Gloss, matte, flat? I would say poly would be your most durable for the cost. You could go lacquer but that adds a bit of cost. You could while the legs are on the lathe wipe em with BLO and at a low speed apply shellac with a lint free cloth or paper towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Wipe on poly while on the lathe would work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 If you have spray equipment. Use General Finishes Wood Turners Finish. Spray them on the spinning lathe. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisFaulkner Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Thanks everyone for the suggestions! As you can see from the picture, I have already turned all twelve legs and so finishing them on the lathe is going to be a bit harder now. I could try to remount them if that would be easier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 You can still use a wipe on poly if you wish.. Just have to find a way to hang them or stand them up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisFaulkner Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 If I did wipe on poly how many coats would you recommend? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Probably 3 or 4 - You can see the film building and decide when it's enough.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 To dry the legs. screw little eye hooks into the top of the legs or foot. Hang them on wire or string having a paperclip at the end to hook onto with. 3 or 4 coats of a wipe on oil based poly using a cotton rag. Call it done. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Mosher Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 If these are going to be used outside at least brush some epoxy on the end grain on the bottom of the legs where they will be exposed to the ground. If they are going to be left outside then an exterior finish should be used, if they are just going outside occasionally and not being stored outside, then a wipe on poly should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisFaulkner Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I got all the legs drilled and ready for finish. I hung them up using screws in the top and will pick up the poly tomorrow and start finishing them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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